Austin Polish Film Festival

About the Event

Schedule:

2:00 pm - the cowboy capital (1:31) documentary - free
                
Bandera, texas (the cowboy capital of the world) is a captivating documentary that explores the vibrant history, unique culture, and enduring values of the small town of bandera, texas. With its interesting past and present, bandera and the banderians deserved to be filmed. That is why artur owczarski, together with local historian and descendant of the first polish settlers roy dugosh and talented filmmaker and graduate of the art institute of san antonio - dakota wortman, set out to capture the soul of the "Cowboy capital of the world" (which was officially confirmed by the us senate on may 3rd, 2018).

The result of the project is a touching documentary about nostalgia for the days of the wild west narrated by the people of bandera, who spin a tale of cowboy culture. A tale that tells you about respect for the roots, the attachment to life in the texas countryside and the preserved values that guide their lives to this day.

4:30 pm - shreds / strzępy (1:38) drama

The film tells a simple yet poignant story about the unraveling of family bonds, memory, and physical well-being. Adam, a history teacher, resides in gliwice with his beloved wife, bogna, and their daughter, zoja. His father, gerard, holds a respected position as a professor at the local technical university—a man who shares adam’s passion for the mountains and skiing.

As the plot unfolds, adam becomes acutely aware that his father’s health is deteriorating. A doctor he knows suggests alzheimer’s disease. Faced with a mix of responsibility and headstrong independence, adam refuses to place gerard in a care center, opting to care for him at home. Little does he realize that the consequences of this decision will prove far weightier than he ever anticipated..

7:00 pm - mensch  (1:17) documentary - free

The film “mensch” tells the story of professor ludwik hirszfeld. He lived during the first half of the twentieth century, and the impact of both world wars dramatically influenced his work and life. Despite the challenges, he never gave up.

“mensch” is not only a tale of ludwik hirszfeld’s powerful character and unwavering faith in science but also a story about love. It highlights the bond between a couple who supported each other—ludwik and his wife, hanna. Without her, his achievements would not have been possible.

9:00 pm - doppelganger. The double / doppelganger. Sobowtór (2:00) psychological thriller

It is a suspense-filled psychological drama with elements of a thriller and a spy movie. The film draws inspiration from the true story of a special agent from cold-war poland who assumed the identity of a german woman’s son, creating false family ties to launch a successful espionage career. This gripping narrative explores how global politics can devastate the lives of ordinary people. Set in the 1970s and 80s, the film echoes the style of the oscar-winning “the lives of others.” it delves into the inner conflict of a man driven by love, desperately attempting to turn away from an irreversible path. As an agent, he excels at sowing destruction, yet remains impeccable in his role.

Beyond espionage, the movie becomes a dark psychological tale, revealing human tragedies and the innocent victims ensnared in a ruthless spy operation. It explores the consequences of living a lie and the redemptive power of love. Ultimately, it’s a relentless pursuit of truth, demanding the highest price.

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